Eligibility & requirements
Who the programme is for
The requirements are set by the authorities. Here is what the published notices say you will need — and a quick self-check below. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee selection.
Official & free
Selection is by the government, through official channels — and taking part is always free.
Official channels Report a feeThe first cohorts are open to experienced tradespeople with at least A2 German. The exact requirements and the timetable are published by the Ministry of Labour and KNFJKA through official channels.
A self-check is not an application
The self-check below is informational only. It is not an application, it is free, and it does not guarantee selection. Selection is by the authorities — never by a private agency, and never for a fee.
Source: the Ministry of Labour conditions notice (9 Oct 2024); German Embassy notice (8 Nov 2024).
Quick eligibility self-check
Answer a few questions to see whether you appear to meet the basic requirements. This is not an application and does not guarantee selection — only the authorities select.